～にあたり (〜ni atari)
Explanation
Expresses the meaning of 'at the time of', 'in', 'on', or 'upon'.
Formation
Noun + にあたり
Detailed Explanation
The ～にあたり grammar point is used to describe an important event or situation that occurs at a specific moment. It can be translated as 'at the time of', 'in', 'on', or 'upon' in English. The formation is quite simple, as it only requires a noun before it.
Examples
入学にあたり、必要な書類を準備してください。
Nyuugaku ni atari, hitsuyou na shorui wo junbi shite kudasai.
Please prepare the necessary documents upon entering the school.
新年にあたり、抱負を立てる人が多いです。
Shinnen ni atari, houfu wo tateru hito ga ooi desu.
Many people set goals at the time of the new year.
結婚にあたり、両家は大切な儀式を行います。
Kekkon ni atari, ryouke wa taisetsu na gishiki wo okonaimasu.
Upon getting married, both families conduct an important ceremony.
新しい仕事を始めるにあたり、準備が必要です。
Atarashii shigoto wo hajimeru ni atari, junbi ga hitsuyou desu.
In starting a new job, preparation is necessary.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.